The best gifts for 17-year-old-boys help them to feel like a man and not like a boy. From new decor to electronics, your son wants to stop growing up and be a man, now! Help him to find his new self with gifts far away from the land of boyhood and smack in the middle of a high school graduate ready to find his future and his personal style.
| Best Gifts for 17 Year-Old-Boys | Why It's Best | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Altair AA Wave RC Remote Control Boat | Fast, Easy to Get Started and Control. | ♥♥♥♥♥ |
| Apple Apple Watch Series 3 | Fitness Tracker, Alarm Clock, Camera, and So Much More in a Watch! | ♥♥♥♥♥ |
| Jack Black Grand Tour Body Care Set | Natural Ingredients, No Sulfates, Deodorant, Moisturizer, Beard Lube, Face Cleanser, and Body Wash. | ♥♥♥♥♥ |
| Zyllion Shiatsu Back and Neck Massager | Powerful neck massager for after-workout, homework stress reduction or just chilling out. | ♥♥♥♥♥ |
| Always Prepared Roadside Emergency Assistance Kit | Emergency bag for roadside to put in the car. | ♥♥♥♥♥ |
| Rich Dad CASHFLOW Board Game (New Edition) | Uber popular investment and financial game that teaches you how to "get out of the rat race". | ♥♥♥♥♥ |
The Best Gifts For 17 Year-Old-Boys in 2022
Altair AA Wave RC Remote Control Boat
Men and boys love anything with a remote control and the Altair AA Wave RC Remote Control Boat is no exception. Take the boat to the swimming pool, pond, or lake for a quick powerful spin. This is a much more affordable option than a real boat but it cannot hold your teenager!
Speed lovers will love the 18 mph zip of the Aqua and how fast they can learn the controls. This comes with two rechargeable batteries for 20 minutes of motorized fun. Great for teens to race for time away from electronics. Also, the set includes the controller, USB charging cables, spare propeller, tool, ship trestle, and user manual.
As a safety feature, the prop won’t turn unless the boat is sitting in water. This makes the boat safe even for younger children.
A few side notes, the boat is water-resistant but it is not a submarine so keep it on the surface of the water. It has a self-righting feature to which makes it less likely to completely flip over. You will also want to keep this in freshwater and not saltwater. Find another toy for beach time at the ocean.
Apple Watch Series 3
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The Apple Watch Series 3 goes where your teen goes to track fitness, tell time, track his heart rate, and so much more. First, so you want to pick your options including 38 mm or a 42 mm band as well as Silver with a white band or space gray with a black band. This highly functional watch will keep him off his phone during school hours and yet he will still be able to access his phone or messages.
With a built-in GPS and cellular connectivity, this older model watch offers all the necessary features without the higher price. Teens can take the watch in the water to monitor their heart rate or try using the many other features such as the accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, and the barometric altimeter. All this with up to 18 hours of battery life, so they only have to charge when they sleep.
Pair with an iPhone for full capabilities. Includes 16 GB of storage space with a touch screen 563 sq mm or 740 sq mm display area. A fabulous gift to help keep teens aware of their schedule and in contact with their life without a screen constantly in their hand.
Jack Black – The Grand Tour Body Care Set
Finding a skincare set for men is hard enough, trying to find one without creepy ingredients is near impossible. Don’t worry we found you the Jack Black – The Grand Tour – Pit Boss for your son straight out of Texas and ready to help skin with nourishing ingredients. The natural ingredients provide function without chemicals which can worsen acne and other skin problems like eczema.
Each product also smells wonderful, and the brand offers many other products to keep this skin in line. Look for natural ingredients like vitamin B5, jojoba protein, aloe leaf juice powder, organic sea kelp, and shea butter. No sulfates or other harmful items to cause issues for sensitive skin. The gift set includes TSA approved travel sizes of deodorant, moisturizer, beard lube, face cleanser, and body wash all in a waxed-canvas travel case with a hanger.
Roadside Emergency Assistance Kit
If your teen has access to car keys, it’s time to get him an Roadside Emergency Assistance Kit and make sure he knows how to use it! Hopefully, he learned at least the basics in drivers ed and won’t need an in-depth session of how to use all the equipment inside this rescue bag. It will definitely give you parents some peace of mind knowing your son has access to these items in case of an emergency.
The kit includes 100 items all inside one handy easy-to-spot bag made of durable poly-canvas to last for years. Find inside the bag a first aid kit, heavy-duty jumper cables, tow strap, bungee cords, warning signs, and so much more. A necessary gift to teach your teen the importance of treating a vehicle as a powerful tool that deserves respect for the damage it can cause.
Zyllion Shiatsu Back and Neck Massager
We, adults, look at our lives and wonder how our teenagers can possibly think they are stressed because of a few chores and homework assignments but if you remember those years, they were very stressful compared to childhood! Now you can gift your tense teen the Zyllion Shiatsu Back and Neck Massager for their long nights cramming for a history test in the morning and thoughts of college lulling them into distressed sleep.
The 3D deep-kneading shiatsu massage nodes relieve sore muscles especially for a seventeen-year-old just out of the gym. Every minute the nodes change direction to soothe without making sore muscles worse. The pillow shape provides a comfortable place to lay your head as the nodes work through the mesh fabric and relax away worries.
This does need to plug into the wall to work but this just means you don’t need to buy a ton of batteries to keep your teen’s neck comfy. Besides, when your son is away you get to steal the neck massage. Remember to put it back or blame the cat when he finds it downstairs, again.
Skytech Archangel Gaming Computer PC Desktop
If your teen is a gamer ready for a desktop upgrade, the Skytech Archangel Gaming Computer PC Desktop delivers some serious punch.
The CPU is the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core 12-Thread 3.6GHz and there is 16GB of DDR4 on the motherboard. It is rounded out by the GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6GB GDDR6 Graphics Card. And finally it has a 500GB SSD which is plenty for today’s online games. You can easily supplement with a larger hard drive if your guy has pics or videos to store.
Most reviews of this desktop are very positive but a few problems have been reported.
Furniwell Gaming Chair
Gamers or homework doers alike will love the Furniwell Gaming Chair to put at their computer desk. The highly-rated chair offers a comfortable chair to get work finished and a unique racer appeal. Although, discourage your kid from racing the chair around the house even if it has racing stripes!
Made of leather and thick steel frame, the sleek chair looks perfect anywhere in your house but fits best in a teen room at their desk. It offers 360 degrees of movement and a tilt tension control to raise or lower the chair. Your teen can enjoy the recline and rocker features as well.
It can hold up to 300 pounds on the five-wheel steel base and is available in 8 different colors.
World Map Scratch Off International Travel Poster with Frame
Teens about to graduate high school look forward to seeing the world. With the World Map Scratch Off International Travel Poster they can keep track of the countries they want to see with style. Once scratched off, the different countries pop with a rainbow of colored countries and maps down below the globe.
The set includes a map of the world on a white background with gold scratch-off material on a teak wood frame to keep the poster straight. Also, the set includes an e-book along with the 33 x 23-inch long poster. Includes a leather hanging strap for hanging on the wall without harming the poster.
4K Sports Action Camera by REMALI
Hardcore outdoors enthusiasts will love this 4K Sports Action Camera by REMALI to capture all of their stunts. Whether they take it biking, snowboarding, swimming, or on a nature walk, they can record their movements digitally with a remote controller and an app. Once on the phone, they can post their epic pictures on social media for their friends to drool over.
You need to get a Micro SDHC card to go with the camera so they can record full HD (1080p) videos or take crystal clear 4K, 2k, 1080p or 720p HD pictures. The camera includes an ultra-wide angle of 170 degrees of real-time shots and they can use an automatic timer. This set includes the camera, a case, batteries, charger, and a remote for hours of footage of your son’s athletic awesomeness!
PROSTORMER General Tool Set with Storage Case
A toolset needs no real introduction though the PROSTORMER General Tool Set with a Storage Case offers a whole lot of value for your money. Teens may not have spent much of their youth repairing furniture or making home improvements, but at 17, it might be time to start familiarizing him with how to use a hammer and a screwdriver.
Pick from two different sets, either a 49-piece with a case or a 148 piece set with a case and more tool options. This makes a great gift for a teen wanting to repair an old car, get into woodworking or other repair type hobbies. It also works well for minor things like hanging a picture or fixing a door hinge for his mom.
The set includes black and blue-coated tools including a hammer, pliers, scissors, utility knife, magnetic bet driver, bit connecter, tape measure, screws, a Philips screwdriver, a flathead screwdriver, metric hex keys, screwdriver bits, and hex sockets with an adapter. Give your son the gift of fixing what he breaks for a true sense of independence.
Smarter LifeStyle Men’s Stylish Bracelet
It’s time for a little bling for teens. The Smarter LifeStyle Men’s Stylish Bracelet is all man with a tire track-type style. Pick from black, gunmetal gray, silver, or two-tone silver and rose gold to work with grunge guys or modern and sleek guys.
The wide links offer fashion without any hint of femininity all with surgical grade steel meant to last a lifetime. This handcrafted jewelry does not use magnets to mess with electronics or to stick to other metal items, which allows for a more secure fit with a proper clasp.
Adjust the bracelet to fit your son’s wrist by taking out a link from the 9.4-inch x 0.6-inch bracelet. If you need more links for thicker wrists just contact the company. A comfortable and stylish gift for any occasion.
Bounce Battle Wood Edition Game Set
Bounce Battle is a strategy game that also requires a little hand/eye coordination and finesse.
You have to bounce the correct color ping pong ball into the right column of the structure. There are dozens of game scenarios requiring different combinations of ball and color placement in the game board which is made of wood.
It is fun and addictive. Its not enough to be a good bouncer, you also have to think.
Pick Your Poison Card Game: The What Would You Rather Do?
Who doesn’t love to play games about personal choices? With the Pick Your Poison Card Game, teens can play What Would You Rather Do? with family or friends for ultimate fun and laughter. The game prompts fun conversations as other players pick choices you can’t even imagine!
With over 300 poison cards, players have an endless stream of combinations for a game full of wild alternatives. First players pick two scenarios and a judge expands on the choices. Players anonymously pick a poison card and then the points are tallied. A unique way to find out what people have in common and where they differ.
The game stores in a sleek black box you can fit on a bookshelf, though you may not want to store it! Keep it in the living room and enjoy a quick game after dinner each night until the family tires of the game. Great for teens to take to camp or a friend’s house.
Bluetooth Beanie Hat Headphones Headset
If your family lives in a colder climate and your son never leaves the house without headphones on his ears, you may want to get him the Bluetooth Beanie Hat Headphones Headset. For a low price, you can protect your son from the elements but you might not be able to protect him from his choice of music!
This hat has two little vegan leather squares on either side indicating where the headphones are located and connect to Bluetooth 4.1 devices to stream music with passive noise cancellation. Teens can even access Siri’s voice control while wearing the hat. With extended battery life, they can listen to music for hours, adjust the volume without touching their phone, and answer calls for up to eight hours.
Finally, the hat includes a thick inner lining for comfort and warmth. Disconnect the headphones to wash the hat if it gets sweaty while skiing, running, or hiking. A useful set of headphones for those teens always on the go or into winter sports.
Paused My Game to Be Here T-Shirt
Teens love humor, sarcasm, and video games, which is why the I Paused My Game to Be Here T-Shirt makes a fantastic gift. The shirt is a simple gray with bold capitalized words. A great tee to wear under the hoodie above.
The shirt comes in sizes small to 3XL and a unisex modern fit. The soft 100% US-grown cotton provides comfort and breatheability. It does run a little small as cotton can shrink, so buy a size up. Boys are still growing at 17 so sizing up never hurts.
Pezin & Hulin Bamboo Charging Station Holder
Teens today are loaded with electronic devices and the Pezin & Hulin Bamboo Charging Station Holder provides an invaluable way to keep track and charge all of those devices in one spot. Pair it with the 5 port charger and all of the cables for a relevant gift that teaches personal responsibility.
The stand can hold up to five phones, tablets, kindles, and a watch. This docking station has space underneath for the included chargers and shorter cords to connect to each device. Let your teens know this docking station is not for laptop computers or chrome books.
The strong bamboo wood also has magnets to connect the top and the bottom. Add in a second five port charger for more devices next to the device if necessary as the unit has a slot on each side for cords. A great way to use up less space and organize something in his room!
S’well Stainless Steel Travel Mug in Teakwood
Modern is in and so is saving the planet from thousands of empty water bottles. You get both with the S’well Stainless Steel Travel Mug. Even better, the bottle keeps cold drinks cold for up to 24 hours and hot drinks hot for 12 hours.
Many teens have found the splendor that is coffee and need a way to safely transport this invaluable substance from home to school and back. This water bottle allows for 12, 16, or 20 ounces of coffee, water, Gatorade, or any other drink they want to wherever they travel. Once they finish their first drink, they can get a refill at the water fountain or from the cafeteria.
A wide mouth and thick rim provide an easy way to drink or squeeze a few chunks of ice in for added coldness. Couple that with an ergonomic grip and a slim size boys can slip into the side of their backpack and you have one beautiful and useful gift. Although, if they don’t like the modern wood look you can pick from several solid colors or patterns.
A couple of quick notes. First, this bottle cannot go in the dishwasher. Second, you can buy acommuter lid separately if you think your son would like it better than a twist-off lid. It may not fit in all car drink holders.
Hey! Play! Mini Tabletop Pool Set
The mini-sized Hey! Play! Mini Tabletop Pool Set fits on top of a desk, table, or floor to entertain boys without lots of space. All his friends will want to beat your boy in a game of pool even in the dead of winter. Don’t worry about assembling either as it comes ready to play, which means less work for mama!
Since you don’t have to dedicate tons of space to a full-size pool table, you have endless options with this toy. Store it in a closet or keep it in a dedicated space in the media room, the choice is yours. The heavy-duty stationary board offers a sturdy build for being a mini-game. It comes with a triangle rack, table brush, pool stick chalk, two pool cues, and sixteen pool balls.
Furthermore, the mini pool table set can pass down to younger generations when your son is finished. At only 12.25″ x 20.25″ x 3.5″, it’s great for younger siblings or friends.
Apple iPhone XR
If you get your son the watch, then he will need an iPhone too. The Apple iPhone XR is last year’s model with reduced prices and long battery life compared to other phones and this model offers more discount as it’s renewed. Apple offered more color choices with this phone including black, red, blue, pink, white, or yellow, just pair with a clear case for stylish protection.
The phone comes in three options for storage space 64, 128, or 256 GB store thousands of songs, pictures, videos, and apps to make life easier. Teens can call or text to let you know they will be late for dinner again or FaceTime to beg for a later curfew. With this fully unlocked model, you can have your son buy his own phone cards for service or add him to your phone plan.
Next, the impressive specs for this phone include a 12MP rear camera with a wide-angle lens which can be used with the new Portrait mode with depth control. The whole phone measures pocket size at 5.94 inches x 2.98 with no edges for the screen for more screen space and 1792 by 828-pixel resolution including True Tone display. Includes a front camera and autofocus, smart HDR photos, panorama, burst mode, and editing tools.
Lastly, the phone uses oleophobic coating for fingerprint resistance along with splash, water, a dust resistance for up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes. The A12 Bionic chip allows the phone to work at amazing speeds no matter how many apps your kid adds. It’s a powerful computer for teens that they can carry in their pocket!
Carhartt Men’s Rain Defender Paxton Heavyweight Hooded Sweatshirt
Strong weather calls for a strong hoodie to keep boys warm. The Carhartt Men’s Rain Defender Paxton Heavyweight Hooded Sweatshirt comes in several sizes, colors to meet your boy’s needs. Even better, pick from full zip, quarter zip, or pullover to meet your son’s style too. The neutral colors including heather gray, navy, black, carbon heather, and dark brown work with any outfit your son throws on from the floor of his bedroom.
Made of 75% cotton and 25% polyester the machine washable hoodie washes and dries easily in the machine. The hoodie includes a drawstring hood and a kangaroo pocket for storage or for cold hands. Ribbed bands at the hem and cuffs keep heat inside along with a durable water-repellent finish for unexpected rain so he can stay warm no matter the weather.
Call of Duty Black Ops III Zombie Chronicles – Xbox One
Why teens need to beat up virtual zombies is beyond most of us parents but that’s exactly what they can do in Call of Duty Black Ops III Zombie Chronicles. You can get the game for Xbox One, PS4, or a computer as long as you don’t mind a shoot’em up game. At least with this game your son is killing the dead instead of humans!
Call of Duty is practically a household name and after 8 remasters, the game is ready to rock or scare teens and adults alike. It comes with complete maps from the original game but now with the undead following the next step in the timeline with familiar sites and locations so teens can worry about play not exploring new worlds.
Teens who want a new world may prefer another game especially those who want an RPG. Boys into zombie killing sprees will enjoy new weapons and strategies along with their friends in this multi-player game. Make sure to grab some headphones or send them in their room to play as the music is as gruesome as the game.
God of War – Playstation 4
God of War is an RPG in a series of games dating back to 2005 for Playstation offering a world of mythology and Gods. Great for teens who want a story and not just a point-and-shoot game. Also, the game visually stuns audiences with vivid graphics and landscapes.
With this game, your teen becomes Kratos (which means power) a god living as a man who must adapt to foreign lands, new threats, and a son. Along with his boy Atreus, he endures the brutal Norse wild-lands and fights for his life in a deeply personal quest.
Battle Norse monsters, discover and explore new lands, engage in physical combat, and become a god living as a lowly human. What more could you ask for in a game rich in history? Just check your son’s room and see if he owns Skyrim or Call of Duty. If he has Skyrim, buy him this game if not, get him the Zombie Call of Duty above.
Couchmaster Gaming Desk
Teens who want to game from the couch may want a lap-desk like the Couchmaster Gaming Desk. Yes, the price is a little high but for a good reason. First, it is 4 port USB-3.0 hub integrated and second, it’s designed with high quality material.
Easily connect this gaming desk with the included 16 ft. extension cable to the computer as a power source without experiencing lag or creating more wire clutter. The Couchmaster is even better than a laptop desk because your teen can relax back on the couch and play without leaning forward and stressing out shoulder and neck muscles.
The desk width can be adjusted to fit any body size. Features include cable management storage, mouse pocket, and a side pocket for storing gaming essentials.
Apple 15in MacBook Pro
The Apple 15in MacBook Pro offers everything a 17-year-old could want in a laptop. Mind you, this is a refurbished model but Apple makes hardware to last. I’ve had my MacBook Pro for over 6 years with nary an issue. The refurbished model comes tested and certified for use and arrives in a generic box.
Now let’s talk specs. With a 2.8GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor with Turbo Boost of up to 3.8GHz. We are talking lightning fast! Pair with 16 GB of memory and your son can have twenty apps or websites open and not lose speed. The 256 GB SSD drive gives plenty of storage and allows the computer to run even faster.
Even though the laptop has stellar hardware, the software is even better. Store all of your appointments in the calendar and get reminders or use the built-in calculator, dictionary, reminders, music app, and so much more! Your son can easily transfer documents to Word or PDF or numbers documents to Excel.
Buy this powerful computer now and your teenager can use it for schoolwork at home and later in college if he chooses to attend. Pair with other Apple devices like the watch, phone, tablet, or iPod for extreme connectivity. This is the right gift to help teens organize their life.
Gold Toe Men’s Cotton Crew 656s Athletic Sock
Have you ever noticed you buy your son a pack of cheap socks and his feet burn holes into them? It’s time to stop buying cheap socks and start buying fire-proof socks. Okay, the Gold Toe Men’s Cotton Crew 656s Athletic Sock are flammable but your son cannot burn holes into these as quick. You might get a whole six months before you have to replace them!
Pick from black or white athletics socks as both come with the iconic rein-enforced gold toes and stretchable ribbing at the top of these crew length socks. Do pick the twelve-pack though as boys often have terrible athlete’s feet and should change their socks most often. If your son has giant feet, these socks can cover his heels too.
CASHFLOW Board Game (New Edition)
Cashflow the Board Game is the game created by Rich Dad Poor Dad author, Robert Kiyosaki. The game takes you through the real-life scenario of managing your income and expenses to stock away consistent cashflow. When you have enough, you are able to get out of the “rat race”.
Along the way players make various cash-flowing investments. This game is hugely popular because it is a lot of fun but also because it goes a long way in educating teens and adults in financial and entrepreneurial strategy.
If your 17 year old son is showing any interest in investing or running his own business, this is a great choice.
Rhino Armor Camp & College Trunk
Soon your boy will head out of your house and into college. You don’t want him taking all of your good luggage so instead, get him the Rhino Armor Camp & College Trunk which also works as an invaluable storage space in his room or his dorm. You have several colors to pick from but stick with basic black to match any decor.
The trunk uses a nylon exterior laminated over birch plywood and heavy-duty nickel-plated steel with sturdy hinges, lock, and wheels. Made for lots of use, the trunk has wheels on one side in case your son overloads it with clothes and books which you can remove later to save space. The useful trunk measures 30 L x 17 W x 13 H which is enough room for man-sized shoes, clothes, and more.
Clip Studio Paint EX
For the teenage artist get the gift of comics with the Clip Studio Paint EX. Instead of just reading comics, encourage teens to learn to make comics as a potential career. This software makes the task easier with an intuitive interface and professional results for comics your teen can be proud of and show off.
From manga, to superheroes, or video game design, artists can digitize their ideas and even import their sketches into the software. Once in, they can apply shading, and patterns tones along with many other options to customize their work. Of course, they can add in word balloons and text or they wouldn’t be able to make proper comics!
Finally, they can animate their work with the new frame-by-frame animation feature. Draw naturally with the mouse or use a drawing tablet connected to the computer for more options. Works with any computer built after 2000.
Genesis Original Kit Bow and Arrow
Boys who love dressing up for comic cons and Renaissance Faire’s will understand the necessity in a good bow and arrow set like theGenesis Original Kit Bow and Arrow. Pick from a plethora of colors and from left- or right-handed to work with anyone. This is the bow used at the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) to teach children and teenagers across the country.
No matter a teen’s ability, this bow can help them become a great archer as there are no specific draw length requirements, which means they cannot outgrow this bow. The bow has a machined 6061-T6 aluminum riser, aluminum cam and idler wheel, strong composite limbs, and sturdy bowstrings. No need to worry about tuning issues or recoil as this bow shoots accurately with less noise. It also includes a belt tube quiver, arm guard, five aluminum arrows, and a hex wrench to provide everything an archer needs to start.
Black Panther Car Seat Covers
Let your son customize his car with protective seat covers like the Black Panther Car Seat Covers. The deep maroon color paired with black class up any car and make it feel like the special vehicle your son has dreamed of for years. It comes with two anti-slip covers and your son can pick from the gorgeous maroon or more traditional colors like beige and gray.
The PU seat cover uses a unique embroidery technology for breathable comfort without keeping stains or scratches so the covers can stay looking new. On the back is rubber granule fabric to stay in place and protect the original seats in case you need to remove the covers later. The set even includes two pockets in the front for storage too!
Lastly, the covers work with most cars and make reaching seat belts a breeze. These covers offer an elegant way to cover up torn up interior in a car your son can afford! Include plastic accessories and hooks to attach the covers properly.
American Art Decor Historic Route 66 Framed Light Up LED Sign
The last gift on the list is the American Art Decor Historic Route 66 Framed Light Up LED Sign to decor your son’s room or dorm with a little iconic American charm. All teens seem to enjoy light-up art with a unique look like this sign. If cars aren’t his thing you have a few other options including Coca-cola, man cave along with a few other game-room ready signs.
Teens will love the Route 66 sign as it inspires what they dream of, life on the open road as they move into adulthood. Multiple LED lights embedded into the road sign provide the perfect mood lighting for a dark cave-like bedroom. This is a gift she can use now and later transfer to his own garage as a full-blown adult.
Milestones for 17-Year-Old-Boys
Your baby is almost an adult and probably already looks like one! This is a scary time for you and your son as he feels the entire world pressing on him to do more and be more. Learn what to look for to help your child finish becoming an adult so you can buy the best gifts for 17-year-old-boys in your life.
Cognitive Milestones
Hopefully, your seventeen-year-olds organizational skills massively improve this year. Remember though, your son’s brain won’t finish growing until around 25 years old, and yet we give them keys! Otherwise, your child is just an immature adult who might not fully grow up until they have kids of their own.
If your son hasn’t drifted toward slang yet, they sure are using it now to put their mark on the world and, of course, this comes when they have increased attention spans to learn plenty of ways to use the English language inappropriately! That’s okay, they can cope with most of their problems like frustrating their boss by calling him basic.
Emotional Milestones
Your teen is either ready to face adulthood face on or scared of the coming changes and wanting to hide in his room. If your son is the first choice, then help him manage his expectations as teens often overestimate their abilities and find the world is scarier than they thought. If he is the latter, help him process the changes and build up his confidence.
The good news is his moods should be well managed by now. If not, don’t worry as he is rarely home! He wants to find time away from the family to finish transforming into an independent person.
Social Milestones
By now, your son has formed strong relationships with people outside of the family. Friends’ opinions may matter more than parents’ which is frustrating but a necessary part of becoming independent. They also find out dependability is a necessity in friendship as they learn to honor promises.
More than likely your son has a significant other to fill up the rest of his spare time. When not with their love interest, your son may search for chances to prove his leadership skills. Though some teens may stick more at home as the thought of leaving soon makes them want to soak up family time.
Physical Milestones
Physically your son is fully developed. He is finished going through puberty and is probably the tallest he will get at this point. However, he will continue to grow muscles and his voice will continue to deepen too.
Sadly, some teens are still getting acne, so give him a healthy diet full of healthy fats, proteins, fruits, and vegetables. Teach them to make good eating choices now to avoid unnecessary weight gain or health problems.
By now, your son looks like a man. If he’s a gamer, he may need a little extra sunlight, so keep finding reasons to send him outside like to mow the lawn or exercise with his friends.
FAQ’s About Best Gifts for 17 Year-Old-Boys
When buying the best gifts for 17 year-old boys should I take into consideration what he can take to a college dorm?
Yes, to an extent. Soon your teen will not live at your house and this requires forethought, not just to benefit your budget but also to show your son you understand he is growing up and ready to move out. At the same time, don’t focus on his moving out to the point of pushing him out of the nest before he is ready. Keep his room the way it is and don’t talk about turning it into a game room or craft room just yet!
My teenage son never seems to get excited over gifts anymore should I just get gift cards instead?
Gift cards mean more freedom to buy exactly what he wants which is what your son is after, independence. However, gift cards are so impersonal and not the gifts for 17 year-old-boys to some people, so don’t force yourself to buy something you are against. Maybe compromise and get one personalized gift and one gift card to make both of you happy.
Even at 17, my son’s room is still a mess should I get him expensive gifts?
That’s entirely up to you but here is a little perspective. There are two types of messes, unorganized mess, and disgusting mess. If your son’s mess is just unorganized then get him expensive gifts.
If his room is covered with dirty dishes, food containers, dirty laundry, and tons of dust proving he never vacuums, then stick to gifts under $50. Don’t throw away money on someone who doesn’t have the respect to care for your home or his own belongings but make sure to mention his lack of care is the reason so he can change if he wants.
Gifts for Similar Ages
Final Thoughts About Best Gifts for 17 Year-Old-Boys
The best gifts for 17-year-old boys help them to transition from their teen years to their adult years like gifts they can use to further their education and organize their life. The Apple 15in MacBook Pro helps your teen organize, learn, and work all while allowing him to move freely without cords dragging him back to a desk. This gift can get him through his senior year and his college years too.
